VALLEY TOOL MFG BRUSH HOUND FX36 defender mulcher 16000 - 32000 lbs. excavators

VALLEY TOOL MFG BRUSH HOUND FX36 defender mulcher 16000 - 32000 lbs. excavatorsDESCRIPTION 3 26 FX36 Defender Forestry Drum Mulcher for Excavator The FX36 Defender Forestry Drum Mulcher is a powerful land clearing attachment designed for mid sized excavators from 16,000 to 32,000 pounds. Built for professional vegetation management, the FX36 delivers exceptional performance when clearing brush, vines, grasses, and trees up to 8 inches in diameter. Whether you're maintaining property, clearing rights of way, opening views, or

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FX36 Defender Forestry Drum Mulcher for Excavator

The FX36 Defender Forestry Drum Mulcher is a powerful land-clearing attachment designed for mid-sized excavators from 16,000 to 32,000 pounds. Built for professional vegetation management, the FX36 delivers exceptional performance when clearing brush, vines, grasses, and trees up to 8 inches in diameter. Whether you're maintaining property, clearing rights-of-way, opening views, or creating wildfire defensible space, this mulcher provides the strength and reliability needed for demanding jobs.

Part of the trusted BrushHound Defender series, the FX36 is engineered for durability, efficiency, and easy maintenance. With its balanced cutter drum, heavy-duty construction, and high-performance cutting system, it provides smooth, vibration-free operation and consistent mulching performance in tough field conditions.

Built for Mid-Sized Excavators

The FX36 Defender is specifically designed for 8–16 ton excavators, making it an ideal tool for contractors, land clearing crews, municipalities, and property managers. It operates using the standard thumb circuit, requiring minimal setup while delivering powerful cutting performance.

Key Features

Quadco QUAD TOOTH® Cutter Knives
Durable 2-inch Quadco knives made from one-piece alloy steel. Each knife has four rotating positions, allowing operators to extend knife life and reduce maintenance costs.

True Shaft Technology
An electronically balanced cutter drum with serviceable hubs ensures perfectly straight shafts for smooth operation and long-term vibration-free performance.

Heavy-Duty Cutter Drum
The 12.75-inch cutter drum spins at up to 2,000 RPM and features ¾-inch thick drum walls, delivering powerful mulching capability in dense vegetation.

Extra-Strength Thumb Saddle
A reinforced serrated thumb saddle works with the excavator thumb to grab and remove debris, logs, and obstacles while clearing.

Designed for Mid-Sized Excavators
Efficient operation with 20 GPM hydraulic flow makes this mulcher compatible with a wide range of excavators in the 16K–32K weight class.

Cuts Material Up to 8 Inches
Handles heavy brush, thick vines, and trees up to 8 inches in diameter for effective vegetation management.

Hydraulic Hoses Included
Comes standard with 100-inch hydraulic hoses and flat-face couplers for quick installation.

No Case Drain Required
Simplifies installation and reduces hydraulic complexity.

FX36 Defender Forestry Mulcher Specifications

Ideal Applications

The FX36 Defender Forestry Mulcher is designed for demanding vegetation control and land clearing tasks, including:

• Right-of-way clearing

• Property maintenance

• Forestry mulching

• Land development and site prep

• Trail and road clearing

• Wildfire defensible space creation

• Overgrown property restoration

Built for Professional Land Clearing

With its rugged construction, powerful cutter drum, and premium Quadco cutting system, the FX36 Defender Forestry Drum Mulcher provides dependable performance in some of the toughest vegetation clearing environments. Contractors and land management professionals rely on this mulcher to deliver efficient cutting, durability, and long service life.

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